Another Exciting Kings Game and A Big Decision

Tonight was my second Kings game of the preseason, and once again, it was a thriller. The Kings were down 1-0 for most of the game and couldn't seem to get any good scoring opportunities. Then, with 9.5 seconds left, Kings captain and Ithaca, NY native Dustin Brown scored to tie the game and send it to overtime. After the Kings killed off two penalties in the extra frame, the contest was decided by a shootout. Unfortunately for the Kings, Jason Demers scored in the fourth round to win it for San Jose. However, the game was still really exciting.



This game was a bit different than almost all of the others I will be working at this year. Tonight's game was played in Ontario, California at the Citizens Business Bank Arena instead of the Staples Center in LA. The arena is home to one of the Kings' minor league affiliates, The Ontario Reign. They are in the ECHL, which is like the AA version of minor league hockey.



The arena and team are very new, with the building opening last summer and the team having their inaugural season last fall. The place seats about 9,000 or so for hockey and is very nice. There isn't a bad seat in the house, the press box has a good amount of room, the fans were into the game, and the people there were very kind. I'm glad I got to experience a "home" game away from the Staples Center.



There is a big decision that I will have to make as well after what was presented to me this evening. I have been offered a spot to do play-by-play for the Reign's home games this season and they will be broadcast online. This is a great chance for me to get a good start in the broadcasting industry. However, the position is like an internship and not paid, and to do it, I must remain in LA for the entire season (through April). Therefore, I would need a job by the end of the semester.



So, here's where you all come in. In this situation where I am faced with a difficult decision, I would like to turn to my loyal readers and see what you think is best. What do you think I should do here? You can either comment directly on the blog, send me an e-mail at mhpbroadcaster@gmail.com, or speak to me in person. Either way, I appreciate any advice you might have.